In FAI impingement, the hip joint does not function as it should because the neck of the femoral head meets the edge of the hip socket. There is a classification depending on where the problem is located. The extra bone growth with impingement can damage the labrum. In addition, the extra bone growth can cause accelerated wear of the hip joint, better known as osteoarthritis. Extra bone growth in places where it shouldn't be naturally causes the joint to run less smoothly. This can cause decreased mobility and limitations in daily life. The reduced motion may be accompanied by pain symptoms. For good guidance with an FAI impingement, Fysiofitaal Tilburg is the right place to be!
Cause
The hip is a ball and socket joint and consists of a head and a socket that fit closely together. For the hip joint to function properly, the hip head slides into the hip socket. In an FAI impingement, the hip joint does not function as it should because the neck of the hip head runs against the edge of the hip socket. FAI stands for Femoro Acetabular Impingement. This basically means that the femur and hip socket are not moving smoothly relative to each other.
Depending on where the problem is located, a classification was made.
In a CAM deformity, there is extra bone growth at the front or top of the hip head causing the joint to not run smoothly. When there is too much bone growth at the edge of the hip head, we speak of a pincer deformity. In some cases, there is a combination of a CAM and a Pincer deformity.
Labrum injury
The labrum is a cartilage ring located in the hip socket. The extra bone growth in an impingement can damage the labrum. In addition, the extra bone growth can cause accelerated wear of the hip joint, better known as osteoarthritis.
Symptoms
Extra bone growth in places where it shouldn't be makes the joint's range of motion less good. This can cause reduced mobility and limitations in daily life. Decreased motion can be associated with pains.
To diagnose FAI impingement, the physical therapist starts with an interview, also called anamnesis. From these questions, the physical therapist can extract a lot of information and arrive at a preliminary diagnosis. To confirm this diagnosis, the physical therapist will perform a number of tests. The Fai impingement is easily recognized by a physical therapist and the diagnosis is therefore also easy to make.
Treatment
Treatment of an FAI impingement will be shaped by education, exercise therapy and, when necessary, hands-on treatment by the physical therapist. Also, homework exercises part of the treatment. For proper assistance with FAI impingement, Fysiofitaal Tilburg is the right place to be!
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